Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in your town?
Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over your town and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its third …
Teresita Bastides-Heron
4:55 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
When you shop in your town owned bysinesses you help to build a strong, sustainable community and help your community to keep its unique character.. When you shop and dine locally. It's an investment in your community that pays off every day. Keep your money circulating in your local economy. Forget big business they will survived but supporting your own businesses you are building a sence of … more ›